Language in society Flashcards
Idiolect
unique way of speaking of each person
Dialect
variety of language that signals where a person
comes from
How is dialect interpreted?
geographically (regional dialect), person’s social background (class dialect) ,or occupation (occupational dialect)
Regional Dialects
distinct form of a language spoken in a particular geographical area
Social Dialects
a form of speech linked to a specific social class or occupational category within a society.
What are isoglosses?
boundary lines in dialect atlasses
What prompts linguistic shifts?
Response to the evolving needs of its speakers
Standard American English (SAE)
Form of the English language used in the United States in formal and professional speech and writing, as
taught in schools and heard on newscasts
What does SAE adheres to?
To fixed norms of spelling, grammar, and usage in written and spoken contexts, and neutralizing
nonstandard dialectal variation
Code-switching
Entails the seamless transition between languages within a single sentence or conversation by a bilingual speaker
Why do people alter or combine two or more languages?
Because people need to fit in with a group, as a force or habit
Lingua Franca
A language or combination of languages utilized as a mode of communication among individuals with diverse
native languages.
English as a lingua franca (ELF)
Instruction, acquisition, and application of the English language as a
shared method of communication for individuals with varying native languages.
A Pidgin Language
Simplified form of language originating from one or more existing languages.
Characteristics of a pidgin language
Lacks native speakers and does not possess a complex grammar. It has limited communicative abilities, and its usage varies among speakers.
